Historic Bridges in Oklahoma
5,554 bridges built before 1951 in Oklahoma still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 5,554 bridges in Oklahoma built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old, many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAIL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,000 |
| HUNT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,850 |
| WHITE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,000 |
| PECAN CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,600 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1939 | 87 | 15,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,700 |
| DEER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,100 |
| CHILLY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,700 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,600 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1939 | 87 | 11,800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 410 |
| LOST CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 130 |
| HUDSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| LITTLE HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CHAPEL BRANCH | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 431 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| BOIS DARC CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CUSSETAH CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| DUCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| TOMBSTONE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| WHITEWATER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| RED BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,300 |
| BULL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,200 |
| HELL ROARING CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 345 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,012 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| HOG CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| TONY HOLLOW CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 643 |
| TONY HOLLOW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,000 |
| TEE PEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 24 |
| BUZZARD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| LITTLE DEEP RED CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 520 |
| DEEP RED CREEK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 520 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.